There is no difference. This article might as well be about expensive handbags or colleges, but it so happens it's not. The underlying idea is to rethink what y

There is no difference. This article might as well be about expensive handbags or colleges, but it so happens it's not. The underlying idea is to rethink what you spend your money (i.e. your time) on so that you get the most out of it for you. For me the underlying principles boil down to two main ideas: * Priorities. I personally value a great laptop over a great rug and a nice piano over a nice couch, so I will adjust my spending accordingly. This works within categories as well; I would value what the stone is/does materially over what the stone is/does culturally. * Consider diminishing returns. When making a buying decision I look at what is available in the category and what the value for money curve looks like. A phone that costs 400 bucks is a significant upgrade over one that is 200, but adding another 200 won't bump the specs as much. This is not to say I'd never buy the more expensive stuff, but only if I prioritize it accordingly.